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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,321.24, 45,993.60 and 19,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,321.24, 45,993.60 and 19,183.68 is: 26,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,321.24 : 45,993.60 = 19,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,321.24/45,993.60 = 19,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,321.24x = 45,993.60 × 19,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,321.24x = 882,326,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,326,504.45/33,321.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,479.40

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